Manometric assessment of idiopathic megarectum in constipated children
Manometric assessment of idiopathic megarectum in constipated children作者机构：Gastroenterological Rehabilitation Division of the University of Verona Gastroenterology and Hepatology Section
出 版 物：《World Journal of Gastroenterology》 (世界胃肠病学杂志（英文版）)
年 卷 期：2005年第11卷第38期
页 面：6027-6030页
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学科分类：1002[医学-临床医学] 100202[医学-儿科学] 10[医学]
主 题：Constipation Manometry Megarectum
摘 要：AIM: Chronic constipation is a frequent finding in children. In this age range, the concomitant occurrence of megarectum is not uncommon. However, the definition of megarectum is variable, and a few data exist for *** studied anorectal manometric variables and sensation in a group of constipated children with megarectum defined by radiologic criteria. Data from this group were compared with those obtained in a similar group of children with recurrent abdominal ***: Anorectal testing was carried out in both groups by standard manometric technique and rectal balloon expulsion ***: Megarectum patients displayed discrete abnormalities of anorectal variables and sensation with respect to controls. In particular, the pelvic floor function appeared to be impaired in most ***: Constipated children with megarectum have abnormal anorectal function and sensation. These findings may be helpful for a better understanding of the pathophysiological basis of this condition.
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